Health Notes
Cape Coral
Blood pressure and blood sugar clinics
Tatalomo’s Nurses Registry will provide complimentary blood pressure and blood sugar clinics on the third Monday of each month, at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. The clinics are free. For more information call 574-0575.
Cosmetic surgery seminar
Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club invites members and guests to attend free seminars from one of Southwest Florida’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Robert J. Brueck MD; Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (www.Beauty-by-Brueck.com). Dr. Brueck will make a free presentations on the subject of “The Real Truth about Cosmetic Surgery, Wednesday June 10, at 6 p.m. “The Real Truth about Cosmetic Surgery Part 2” Those who attend either or both presentations will be eligible to win a drawing for free baskets of skin care items.
Reservations may be requested by calling Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club at 573-3210.
For more information about plastic surgery or to arrange a free, private consultation with Dr. Brueck, contact judy@abodyandface.com or by calling Judy at 939-5233.
Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club is located at 1300 Ceitus Terrace,
Cape Coral Juniper Village
Just like a fine wine, or aged cheese, we improve as we grow older. “Aging to Perfection” is a three-session interactive program designed to connect people and resources with ideas and strategies to live a healthy lifestyle, while growing older. The sessions are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call 542-3121 to reserve a seat by June 3 or email: eileun.sobeck@junipercommunities.com
The sessions will be held June 4, June 18 and June 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Carol Simontacchi, will present her program, “Managing Meals to Improve Health” on Thursday, June 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. This is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend.
Reservations are required. Call 542-3121 for more information.
Juniper Village is located at 4920 Viceroy Court, Cape Coral.
Macular degeneration-risk test
A new genetic test is now available in Cape Coral to help individuals assess their risk of developing the vision-threatening disease Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of legal blindness in the United States affecting more than 20 million Americans.
Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida is among only a few local medical practices now offering the new test, called macula risk.
Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida is the most experienced team of retina specialists in the Southwest Florida region with a combined experience of 100 years. Offices are conveniently located in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs and Port Charlotte.
For more information about macula risk, visit www.macularisk.com. Information about Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida is available at: www.eye.md.
Susan Marie Scleroderma Foundation
The local Susan Marie Scleroderma Foundation, Inc. founded to increase awareness of the disease, will be one of the featured groups present during the Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Wednesday, June 3. Representatives of the non-profit, 501(c)3 organization will be located in the Yacht Club pavilion to answer questions and provide information about scleroderma.
Connie Bucholzl, resident of the group, said the foundation was formed after her sister, Susan marie, passed away from the disease in 2007.
For additional information 464-1771 or visit: www.smsclerodermafoundation.com
North Fort Myers
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Meeting
The Akzheimer’s Support Group meeting will include an opportunity for caregivers to meet others who are facing similar challenges and to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and effective coping strategies.
Thursday, May 28, 2 p.m. Pine Lakes Country Club, 10200 Pine Lakes Blvd. north of Shell Factory on U.S. 41, North Fort Myers.
For more information on these and any other meetings, call 437-3007.
Fort Myers
Three day sale at Pink Bazaar
The Pink Bazaar Thrift Shop, which is part of the Lee Memorial Health System and has been operated by the Lee Memorial Auxiliary for over 27 years, is hosting a “Get Ready for Summer Super 3-day Sale”. Proceeds from the sale will help fund healthcare technology and programs which benefit the patients and community members of Southwest Florida. The shop is located at 12135 S. Cleveland Avenue in the Sherwin Williams Plaza, one block north of Crystal Drive and is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The sale will be held May 28, 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The shop is always in need of unwanted items. Donate clothing, housewares ,home decor, furniture, books, sorts equipment, linens, toys and gardening supplies.
June Courses Edison State College Continuing Education Classes
Nurse refresher course: The Nurse Refresher and Remedial program is an intensive program of didactic (96 hours) and clinical experiences (96 hours). This program is also approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for remediation of the nursing graduate who has not been successful with the NCLEX-RN exam. Lectures, home studies, skills lab and acute hospital clinical experiences are provided in a relaxed atmosphere to promote learning. Home Study consists of 40 hours. It will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 9, at Edison State College. The cost is $1,000.
CPR for Babysitters: Parents like to know that their babysitter is prepared for any emergency. CPR for Babysitters is designed to teach babysitters how to deal with a child who is not breathing or choking, or whose heart has stopped beating. Topics include one and two-rescuer infant and child CPR, choking and safety. CPR for Babysitters is an American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Basic Life Support Course, designed for babysitters. Participants receive an AHA certificate valid for two years. Class size is limited. This one day class will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $60.
Edison State College is located at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Obtain information and registration form at: www.edison.edu/lee/ce/,e-mailcelee@edison.edu or call 489-9235.
CPR classes
The American Red Cross of Lee County will be conducting free Adult CPR/AED classes to celebrate National CPR/AED Awareness Week June 6, at the Urgent Care Center of Southwest Florida in Estero (10201 Arcos Ave.).
Sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 900 adults
each day in the United States and providing CPR
immediately following sudden cardiac arrest can double or triples a victim’s chance of survival.
Join the Red Cross Saturday, June 6, and become prepared to save a life.
– Pre-registration is required
– To pre-register, call 278-3401.
– Space is limited
– Three classes to choose from, 8 a.m. to noon, 10 to 2 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m.
For additional information about the Red Cross and the assistance it provides, making donations, registering for a class or volunteering, call 278-3401, or log on to arclcc.org. The American Red Cross of Lee County is a member of the United Way of Lee County.